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X718 OKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 OKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 131,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,902 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise undertray damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 85,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,615 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X718 OKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X718 OKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X718 OKH registered?

X718 OKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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